May 10, 2013

Hey y'all,Yep, we're still around, just been busy with life. Just stopping in to post some pictures of a couple Sashay Scarves I've made lately. Ever since the first time I saw these beauties, I loved them. Then I found out that they were knitted and was not very excited. I don't knit, see, but that didn't stop me. I just had to figure how to make them. Our cousin, who is a pro at crocheting and doesn't knit either, made some and told me how easy they were. So that was that. I made up my mind to do it. Let me tell ya, the first few (more like hundred) rounds were not so easy. I did it completely wrong and kinda' just made it up as I went. (I tend to do that a lot, but this time it didn't work so well.) Finally, I found a how-to video that explained it well enough for me to understand it. I'll try to get you the link in another post. She explains it so well and goes through step-by-step! Perfect for me! The other videos I found already assumed I knew how to knit and that was frustrating me.One skein makes a full scarf and they're pretty long! The cheapest place for me to buy the yarn is Wal Mart. Ben Franklin has more of a variety, but they're more expensive. Anyways. I did it! I've already made three, but only have pictures of two. Sometime soon, I hope to make an orange and black one. You know, for the best baseball team in the world, the SF Giants! :)If you don't knit but crochet, you can still make these, but I recommend the knitted scarves. They turn out fuller and sturdier. I tried the crochet pattern. It was easy, but not as pretty.Hope y'all have a great day!SMILE, GOD LOVES YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My Bible!

"Though the cover is worn, and the pages are torn, and though places bear traces of tears. Yet more precious than gold, is this Book worn and old, that can shatter and scatter my fears. When I prayerfully look, in this precious old Book, many treasures and pleasures I see; many tokens of love, from the Father above; Who is nearest and dearest to me. This old Book is a guide, 'tis a friend by my side; it will lighten and brighten my way.And with each promise I find, it soothes and gladdens my mind, as I read it and heed it today.To this Book will I cling, of it's worth will I sing;Though great losses and crosses be mine. For I cannot despair, though surrounded by care, While possessing this blessing divine."